Management Accounts Assistant (12 months FTC)

MENZIES LLP ,
London, Greater London
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We are currently recruiting a Management Accounts Assistant in Outsourcing team to be based in either our London or Woking office on a 12 months maternity cover contract. As part of this role, you will be responsible for working with clients and the preparation of the management accounts for a wide variety of clients including Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships across a variety of industry sectors. You will also be responsible for the oversight of all book keeping activities as well as the preparation of the management accounts for assigned clients. Excellent communication and ability to work across a variety of clients during the month will be required. Key Responsibilities Preparation of management accounts Maintain accounting records and working papers, calculate and apply month end adjustments to management accounts Competently complete VAT returns applying technical knowledge Perform ad hoc project work as requested– e.g. catch up exercises for clients and tidying up accounting software Build relationships with clients, relationship managers and partners where appropriate Identify and implement internal process efficiencies Ensure adherence to all outsourcing processes and quality control requirements Be aware and highlight potential exposure to overrunning on client accounts and request support from line management (if required) to undertake preventative actions Understand client needs and work to enhance dashboards with KPI’s making them more meaningful for the client. Continuously work with clients to share best practices and ensure processes are working efficiently Demonstrate awareness of other Menzies service lines and relevance to client’s business Ensure regular and timely updates are given to line management and key relationship contacts. Building relationships with clients as part of key account management Work with the systems and conversion team to manage and deliver the client on-boarding process, ensuring effective and regular communication to the client is undertaken as required Mentoring, supervising and training colleagues at Assistant Level to ensure high quality standards are met and within the assigned timeframes. Review workloads and provide support to junior staff during peak periods Supporting the growth of the department by helping with streamlining processes Job Profile Required Work Experience Accounting related experience either in accounting practice or within industry Required Qualifications Working towards/qualified in a relevant qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA and with at least 2 years’ bookkeeping experience Required Skills and Knowledge Excellent attention to detail Previous experience using accounting software packages, namely Xero and QuickBooks, is a preference but not a requirement (Training will be provided including Xero Certification). Strong Excel skills are essential Good ability to pick up and learn new accounting or invoice/expense processing software applications Ability to apply technical accounting knowledge to real life client situations

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